Saint Nectarius of Aegina was honored by the Romanian community in Dublintranslated

The Romanian community in Dublin honored the Holy Hierarch Nectarie of Aegina on Monday. His Holiness Father Nectarie, Bishop of Ireland and Iceland, celebrated the Holy Liturgy at the Diocesan Center.

The hierarch emphasized the meekness, gentleness and patience with which the saint faced trials.

"The life of the great hierarch remains a testimony of the power of faith and constancy in Christ, urging us to follow, each one according to our strength, his example of dedication and service", emphasized His Eminence.

The celebration was also attended by the members of the Philanthropic Association "Saint Nectarius Ireland", an organization that operates within the diocese and has Saint Nectarius from Aegina as its spiritual protector.

The faithful had the opportunity to worship a part of the saint's relics, kept in the place of worship. Saint Hierarch Nectarius of Aegina is the spiritual protector of the Bishop of Ireland and Iceland.

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